Lumber futures have dropped 52% since early March as rising interest rates for home mortgages have put a damper on new home construction, reports Rob Litterst for the Hustle. During the pandemic, supply chain-related issues and …
On the days I work from home I admit I am more likely to hit the snooze one or two more times because I know it won’t take me as long to get ready for …
You know all those sweatpants you accumulated working from home? The good news for you is there is an abundance of them on store shelves. The bad news for department stores is they have too …
I will admit, when I saw this Wall Street Journal headline I quickly recalled distinct memories of travel snafus that led to internal meltdowns (although I’d like to think I kept my cool on the outside). Reporter …
Occasionally I tune in to a BBC news broadcast on Iowa PBS or Iowa Public Radio, and it always seems so much more in-depth than what we hear through U.S. network news. This article by the …
I recently participated in the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s DMDC 2022 trip. It was a packed three days of sessions and opportunities for networking and meeting many new people and catching up with some folks …
Full disclosure: When I married my husband, he was a carpenter, so I have a soft spot for those in the trade. I’ve seen how hard the work is on a body — carrying lumber and tools …
It’s the time of year for graduation ceremonies, celebrations and, for the graduates, job searches. Given the need employers have for workers, as this Wall Street Journal video explains, those in the class of 2022 have myriad …
To help address the ongoing labor shortage, some companies are building homes to lure applicants in areas where housing may be scarce or housing costs are too high. In this article from the Wall Street Journal we …
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